FIDE Master Halil Ozgun Kerem (aka CrtN88)
Meet Halil Ozgun Kerem, a FIDE Master whose bullet chess rating once soared to a blazing 2727 in March 2025 — that's almost as fast as their mouse clicks! Known in the online chess universe as CrtN88, Halil is a tactical wizard with a penchant for exciting, whirlwind games.
The Lightning Bolt of Bullet Chess
Specializing in bullet chess, Halil's style could be described as “blink and it’s checkmate.” Over hundreds of games in 2025 alone, they’ve battled fiercely with a nearly even split between wins and losses but have maintained an impressive resilience, boasting a comeback rate of 75.34%. If you lose a piece against Halil, don’t despair too quickly: their win rate after such setbacks is a hardy 44.24%.
Favorite Openings — A Secret Weapon and More
Halil loves to keep opponents guessing with a mysterious “Top Secret” opening strategy, playing it in over 220 bullet games with a nearly 46% win rate. When feeling a little more classical, the Old Benoni Defense and the French Defense are their go-to openings — with over 80% wins in the latter, proving that Halil can bring both style and substance to the board.
Playing Style & Psychology
With a tendency to fight until the bitter end, Halil averages around 78 moves per game, showing deep endgame expertise and an uncanny ability to stay calm even under time pressure — though a tilt factor of 8 reminds us that even the best can get rattled after a string of tough games. Their best time to play? Definitely around 10:00 AM — mornings are for moves and checkmates.
Notable Stats & Anecdotes
- Longest winning streak: a sharp 9 games of pure domination.
- Most recent spectacular victory was a bullet game won by a flawless checkmate in just 33 moves — here’s the game link if you want to witness the magic.
- Has a somewhat love-hate relationship with opponent johnathan113, winning just over 23% of their 13 encounters. But hey, every hero has their arch-nemesis!
In Conclusion
Halil Ozgun Kerem’s chess adventures leave us with a delightful mix of lightning-fast strategy, psychological stamina, and a sprinkle of human imperfection. Whether they’re scoring checkmates or grappling with losses, one thing’s for certain: CrtN88's chess journey is a thrilling ride on the sixty-four-square rollercoaster.